Police in California nabbed an escaped convict Tuesday, after he came crashing down from the ceiling while officers searched for him.

Campbell, along with 33-year-old Rogelio Chavez, and two other inmates escaped from the Santa Clara County jail last week after cutting through bars on a second story window, according to SFGate.com.

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Two of the inmates were captured immediately, but Campbell and Chavez were able to evade authorities. The escape prompted a manhunt with police searching homes and businesses in the nearby area.

Authorities began surveillance on the home of Campbell’s sister, Marcaysha Alexander. Upon entering the home, police say the escapee crashed through the ceiling from the attic. It is not known what caused the ceiling to give way.

SFGate.com reports Alexander was arrested on suspicion of harboring a fugitive.

While Campbell was taken into custody, police continue to search for Chavez.

“We will leave no stone unturned until Rogelio Chavez has returned to custody,” said Santa Clara County Undersheriff Carl Neusel. “There are few things more satisfying than taking desperate, violent people back into custody to bring them to justice.”

Both Chavez and Campbell are facing the possibility of life in prison. Campbell had been awaiting sentence on a robbery conviction. Chavez was also awaiting sentencing on extortion and burglary convictions.

Investigators say they have not yet found the tool that allowed the inmates to make their escape.